Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Oscar C. Cota Sr. He passed away peacefully at his home in Mesa, AZ on April 15, 2021 at the age of 89. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain,...

Anthony Keith Hedley born on October 2, 1943 in Durban, South Africa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on April 19, 2021.Tony was a world renowned orthopedic surgeon, author, researcher, and educator specializing in joint reconstruction and replacement. He received his medical degree from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1968. In 1977...

November 23, 1980 – April 11, 2021Beloved wife, mother & daughter, Deanna Michelle Gonzales-Triano, born in Phoenix, AZ on November 23, 1980, was called to our creator on April 11, 2021.She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Edward Gonzáles; grandfather, Ricardo A. (Recco) Hernandez; and grandmother, Maria B. (Bermudez) Hernandez.She is survived by her husband, Jason Triano; daughters,...

Phoenix – Nellie T. Sanchez, formerly of Shafter, Texas, passed away in her home on April 18, 2021 at the age of 85.Nellie was born in Texas in 1936, the oldest of Apolonio and Faustina Trejo. She attended Ray High School in Sonora, Ariz. She married the love of her life Henry O. Sanchez, raising 7 children in a small...

Joe Delgado Gutierrez passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.He was born to Louis and Connie Gutierrez on August 12, 1933. Joe was born and raised here in Phoenix where he first joined the Army. He was very proud of the time he spent serving this country. As he got older Joe became a painter...

Virginia Ruiz Orta, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was born on Sunday, March 29, 1931 to Ignacio Ruiz and Hilaria Apodaca in Superior, Arizona. When Virginia was a young child, she and her family moved and travelled throughout Mexico. They began their journey in Sonora and later moved to Nororzari Compos, then on to Era...

Nathan Ronald Hake, 25, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away April 11, 2021 following a 2-year fight with cancer. He was surrounded with love by his family and friends.Nathan was born March 5, 1996 to Keith and Debra Hake and lived in Phoenix his entire life. Nathan graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2019 from GCU with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical...

Our beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister Eleanor Crashell passed away at the age of 95 on April 14, 2021 with her family by her side at BeeHive Homes of Arrowhead Assisted Living in Glendale, Arizona where she resided since 2019.Ellie was born to John and Martha (Barlet) Maurer on September 22, 1925 in Buffalo, New York. She attended St....

The obituary of Edman L. Devenney, known as Nick to most, will tell you some of the events in his full life, but cannot convey how many people he touched in wonderful and caring ways throughout his life. There are special people who make a difference in the lives of others and Nick Devenney was a gift to those he...

Jan Allen Leibering, age 70, passed away April 10th, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Huntingburg, Indiana and lived in the Phoenix area for the past 50 years. Jan served in the Air Force at Williams Air Force Base. He is survived by his wife, Christine; two daughters, Nicole and...

Donald Wayne Morehead was born on February 12, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee to Everett and Margie Helen Morehead. Donald passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 7, 2021. He grew up in East Nashville and graduated from East High School and was his graduating class president. Donald went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Bible Studies from...

Katherine (Kay) Baron died on April 9, 2021 at the age of 70 in Phoenix, Arizona.Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 5, 1950 to Edward and Ella (Qualters) Kenny, Kay was raised by close family after her parents and grandmother died. It was an experience that created life-long bonds with her cousins across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.After graduating...

Evan Jerry Lumpkin (31), was ultimately healed from cancer on March 31, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1990 to father Jerry Frank Lumpkin, mother Kathleen Ann Lumpkin, brother Joshua Robert Lumpkin, brother Aaron Michael Lumpkin, and his beloved grandparents Frank and Lynda Lumpkin, and Bob and Joan O’Leary (1932-2011). Evan was the baby of the family and always...

Jane E Malloy, most recently a resident of Sun Lakes AZ passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 87.  As the ultimate organizer and planner we feel confident that heaven is about to experience the grandest homemaker ever to pass through the pearly gates!  Born in Rockland, Village of Nyack New York in 1934...

Ernestina “Ernie” Montez Flores of Phoenix passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021 surrounded by family at the age of 94. She was born in Miami, Arizona to Guadalupe “Lupe” Nora and Jose Montez. Ernestina grew up in Miami until she married and moved to Ray Sonora, Arizona where her husband, Ricardo “Richard” Flores, worked in the Kennecott Mine. It...

October 13, 1933 – April 5, 2021Dominic John Briguglio went to the Lord on April 5, 2021 at 6:15pm. At his side were his wife of 62 years Mary Elizabeth, his children Michael, Cheryl, Dominic, and Karen, his sister Roseann and his brother John.Dominic is survived by his wife Mary, his children, Michael (Jeanine) Briguglio, Cheryl (Thomas) Oldani, Dominic Briguglio...

James Barnes “Jim” Medland, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 1, 2021, with family at his side.He was born October 26, 1938 in Logansport, Indiana, to the late James W. and Clara B. Medland. He was a 1956 graduate of Culver Military Academy, where he was a proud member of the famous Black Horse...

Norma Jean, “Jean or Jeanne” as many knew her, Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother journeyed home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. Born January 7, 1936 to Charles L. and Kathryn R. (Hershner) Brown, both deceased. She graduated from Leesville School Rural Jefferson Township in 1953 on June 21, 1952 she married the love of...

Matthew Don Colyer, 14 years old of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving mother Krystal McClatchy, father Dale A. Colyer Jr. and his sister Kenna, grandparents Dolores and Dale A. Colyer Sr.Matthew was loved deeply and we will cherish the precious memories we hold in our hearts forever.A Memorial Service will...

Roman Alvarez, 43, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born in El Paso, TX to Pete and Jobie Alvarez and moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University. He loved Arizona so much that after college he decided to stay and called it his “new” home.Roman was a smart, compassionate, caring, protective, and a loving man....